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Students in Opinion Coverage class form opinions to create change

August 1, 2016 by Maddie O'Connor 7 Comments

  Students in the Opinion Coverage class are learning to write columns and create blogs and editorials. In addition, according to instructor Christina Hammitt, they’re learning to persuade readers instead of arguing with them. Hammitt said, above all, they’re learning to form opinions that will create change. Hammitt said the class focuses on using writing, … [Read more...] about Students in Opinion Coverage class form opinions to create change

Opinion students benefit from visuals

July 30, 2013 by Olivia Griffin Leave a Comment

Opinions students realize that they must visually connect with their readers in addition to writing captivating opinions pieces.  For this reason, students sat down in class today to learn websites such as Storify and Infogram in order to incorporate a visual compilation of multi-media as well as graphics to aid in their storytelling. “High school students are very visual in … [Read more...] about Opinion students benefit from visuals

Opinions students utilize online tools

July 29, 2013 by Olivia Griffin 1 Comment

MIPA’s Opinions Coverage team, composed of eight female students, learns the ins and outs of opinion writing as taught by MIPA instructor of 15 years, Rod Satterthwaite. In addition to delving into a traditional opinions approach by learning about columns and editorials, students launched their personal blogs during their workshop time today. “Journalism is changing so … [Read more...] about Opinions students utilize online tools

Students, staff share opinions about sexting

August 2, 2011 by BriannaHermann Leave a Comment

On the evening of Aug. 1, MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop students attended a sexting seminar headed by a panel of experts with various experience about the topic. Both before and after the presentation, The Upstart interviewed some students and staff about how they would handle sensitive topics like sexting in their own publication and what they personally thought about it. … [Read more...] about Students, staff share opinions about sexting

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